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Hockney
A portrait of the beloved British artist, drawing on his own home-movie footage and with revealing contributions from his friends and colleagues.
Documentary 2014 108 mins
Director: Randall Wright
Overview
Randall Wright's spirited documentary about one of Britain’s most beloved artists draws on a wide range of archive material, including Hockney’s own home-movie footage, to create a comprehensive and kaleidoscopic portrait. Revealing contributions from his friends and colleagues round out the picture of a man whose wit and warmth shines through, along with the genius of his work.
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